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STEM Innovations Generating Maximum Achievements

National Science Foundation + Miami Dade College = Scholarship $$$

Need help paying for school? Here’s a scholarship opportunity that’s not rocket science (unless that’s your thing, of course). Through the STEM Innovations Generating Maximum Achievements (SIGMA) program, students seeking science and math degrees could be selected for a $5,000 award. Don’t miss out, apply now.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Miami Dade College and the National Science Foundation are offering scholarships with a maximum amount of $5,000 per academic year to students with unmet financial need (as established by federal guidelines) pursuing degrees in the biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences, geosciences, and engineering.

The National Science Foundation (NSF), established in 1950, promotes and advances scientific progress in the United States. It is committed to ensuring the nation’s supply of scientists, engineers, and science educators by enabling individuals to pursue technical careers. (NSF Award Number: DUE-0965180)

APPLICATION

Downloadable Application (in pdf format)

Send completed application packets to:
Miguel A. Montañez
Department of Mathematics, Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 1543
Miami, FL 33132
Phone: 305‐237‐7995
E‐mail: mmontane@mdc.edu

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for this program, students must:

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above
  • Be eligible for federal financial aid
  • Be a United States citizen, permanent resident, national or alien admitted as a refugee at the time of application
  • Be majoring in the biological sciences (excluding medicine and other clinical fields), physical sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences, geosciences, or engineering
  • Be enrolled full time (12 credits per major term)
  • Be exempt from or have completed college preparatory courses at the time of application

Students must submit a completed application packet prior to the application deadline.

DEADLINES

Fall Term - August 31, 2012

Spring Term - January 11, 2013

CONTACT INFORMATION

Miguel A. Montañez
Department of Mathematics
300 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 1543
Miami, FL 33132
E-mail: mmontane@mdc.edu
Phone: 305-237-7995

Juan Morata
Natural Sciences Department
300 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 1602
Miami, FL 33132
E-mail: jmorata@mdc.edu
Phone: 305-237-7963


Miami Dade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Miami Dade College.
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin,
disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator, at 305.237.2577 for information.
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